
Court Ceremonies and Rituals of Power in Byzantium and the Medieval Mediterranean: Comparative Perspectives
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 9004256865
ISBN 13: 9789004256866
Publication date:
September 19th, 2013
Publisher: BRILL
Pages: 604
Genres: Art & Photography
In this exploration of medieval political culture, the author delves into the elaborate court ceremonies and rituals that characterized power dynamics in Byzantium and the broader Mediterranean. By examining the intricate details of these public performances, the work highlights their significance in legitimizing authority and reinforcing social hierarchies.
Through comparative perspectives, it draws parallels between the varied practices of different regions, revealing the underlying similarities and unique features that shaped their political landscapes. The study invites readers to appreciate how ritual and ceremony were utilized as tools of governance, enriching their understanding of medieval history and its complexities.
Through comparative perspectives, it draws parallels between the varied practices of different regions, revealing the underlying similarities and unique features that shaped their political landscapes. The study invites readers to appreciate how ritual and ceremony were utilized as tools of governance, enriching their understanding of medieval history and its complexities.